1817 Bleecker Street, Queens, NY 11385

1817 Bleecker Street is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1930, currently managed by Aryeh Mendlowic. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat, hot water, and plumbing problems, particularly evident in late 2022 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding these issues, though HPD was often unable to gain access for inspections. There have been several documented water-related problems, with violations issued in 2018 (Apt 1L bathroom leak), 2021, and multiple complaints about heavy flow water leaks. The building faced significant construction-related concerns in 2018, when work was performed without proper permits, leading to multiple Environmental Control Board violations with substantial penalties.

These included safety issues, such as an unguarded open building during renovations, and problems with fire safety features. More recently, in 2023 and 2024, there have been active violations related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for the building's systems. The property has had a mix of inspection results for rodent activity, with three failed inspections in 2022-2023, though recent inspections in 2024 have shown improvement with passed results. Bedbug reports from 2021 through 2023 indicate no infestations or related issues.

The building's maintenance record shows regular reporting and filing of required documentation, though there have been recurring issues with access for inspectors and compliance with various requirements. While some violations have been resolved, several structural and safety-related issues from 2018 remain open or in active status, particularly those related to building safety systems and maintenance requirements. Recent inspections and monitoring have focused on compliance with local laws, including the annual bedbug reporting requirement which has shown no reported infestations in recent years. However, the building continues to face challenges with maintaining full compliance with all required inspections and addressing various maintenance issues as they arise, with particular attention needed to the recurring water-related problems that have been documented over multiple years. While there are improvements in some areas, such as the recent passing rodent inspection, the building's overall maintenance history shows a pattern of ongoing maintenance needs and regulatory compliance challenges.